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Operator’s Manual
SERIES 5000
TRACTOR
MODEL 5252
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO THE OWNER .................................................................................................................... 2 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 2 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..................................................................... 4 SAFETY LABELS ....................
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RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION Product identification plates are provided for major components of your tractor. The numbers on these plates are important if your tractor should require dealer service, or if you need additional information on your tractor. Prior to using your tractor for the first time, record the numbers from the identification plates in the appropriate spaces provided below. The tractor model plate is located on the right frame rail behind the right front tire
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or em
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Check overhead clearance carefully before Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral driving under power lines, wires, bridges or low before attempting to start the engine. hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation Your mower is designed to cut normal where the operator and/or roll bar may be residential grass of a height no more than 10”. struck, which could result in serious injury. Do not atte
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Never attempt to straighten or reweld any part 3. CHILDREN of the main frame or retaining brackets that Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not have been damaged. Doing so may weaken alert to the presence of children. Children are the structure and endanger your safety. often attracted to the machine. Never assume children will remain where you last saw them. Never secure any parts on the main frame or attach the safety frame with anything other than Keep children out of the m
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Prior to disposal, determine the proper method Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling Never tamper with safety devices. Check their centers are established to properly dispose of proper operation regularly. materials in an environmentally safe fashion. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do and tho
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DIE OUTLINE DOES NOT PRINT SAFETY LABELS WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1. GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. 2. AVOID SUDDEN TURNS. 3. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP. 4. IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP PTO AND BACK DOWN HILL SLOWLY. 5. DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. 6. DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS ON THE TRACTOR AT ANY TIME. 7. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING. 8. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES [GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES] IN PLACE AND WORKING
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SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES W X A V B C D FUEL HOURS 1/10 RPM 0 x1000 U 4 EF E T F S R G H H Q J P K O L L M N Figure 1 A. Steering Wheel H. Hand Holds Q. PTO Reverse Override Switch B. Throttle Handle J. Hydraulic Lift Lever R. Parking Brake Lever C. PTO Switch K. Cup Holder S. Differential Lock Pedal D. Ignition Switch L. Amber Hazzard Light T. Choke Control Knob E. Brake Pedal M. Seat Adjustment Lever U. Hazzard Light Switch F. Reverse Pedal N. Seat Belt V. Headlight Switch G. Forward
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NOTE: References to LEFT and RIGHT indicate OFF that side of the tractor when facing forward while STOP seated in the drivers seat. Reference to FRONT ON indicates the grille end of the tractor; to REAR, the tow plate end. START A. Steering Wheel The steering wheel is centered on the dash panel, Figure 3 and used to change the direction (left or right) of OFF - The engine and electrical system is turned the tractor while driving. off. NOTE: This tractor is equipped with hydraulic ON - The trac
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O. Fuel Fill Cap G. Forward Pedal The fuel fill cap is located on the left fender beside the operator’s seat. Forward Pedal P. Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift Lever Symbol The Hi/Lo range shift lever is located on the left fender. The lever has two speed range settings and a neutral position. The lever must be shifted into Figure 6 either the high or low range prior to depressing the The forward control pedal is located on the right forward or reverse pedal to drive the tractor. running board
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U. Hazard Light Switch S. Differential Lock Pedal Diff. Lock Pedal Symbol Figure 10 Figure 8 The hazard light switch is a rocker type switch located to the left of the steering wheel on the dash Located at the front of the left running board, the panel. Push the top of the hazard light switch differential lock pedal engages the transmission downward to activate the flashing amber lights. differential lock. WARNING: Always activate the flash- The differential lock is used to gain additional
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X. Instrument Panel Green 7 3 4 Range 2 1 HOURS 1/10 RPM FUEL EF 04 x1000 5 6 Figure 12 1. Fuel Gauge 5. PTO Engaged Indicator The fuel gauge monitors the fuel level in the fuel This indicator illuminates whenever the PTO switch tank. The needle pointing to the right indicates a full is pulled upward in the "ENGAGED" position while tank. The ignition switch must be in the ON position the key switch is turned to the "ON" position. Check to activate the fuel gauge. this indicator if the engine w
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SECTION 2: OPERATION ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE (ROPS) FOLDING THE ROPS This tractor is equipped with a foldable Rollover The foldable ROPS feature allows the operator to Protection Structure (ROPS) and seat belts. When quickly lower the ROPS to operate in areas where used together they are effective in reducing injuries there is low overhead clearance. However, the to the operator in the event of an accidental tractor ROPS should be used in the lowered position only rollover. The safety prov
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The fuel fill cap is located on the fender to the left of SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM the seat. Unscrew the fuel cap and fill tank from an This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock sys- approved gasoline container. Immediately wipe up tem for the protection of the operator. If the interlock any spilled fuel. system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank to The safety interlock system prevents the engine
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Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid Move the throttle handle to midway between throttle before putting the engine under load. the “SLOW” and “FAST” position. Refer to Figure 15. Observe the instrument panel. If the battery indicator light or oil pressure light come on, THROTTLE immediately stop the engine. Have the tractor HANDLE inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. SLOW COLD WEATHER STARTING Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected temperatures and use winter grade fuel
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Turn the ignition switch to “OFF’” and remove DRIVING THE TRACTOR the key from the switch before dismounting. WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, exces- Depress the button in the center of the seat belt sive speed and sudden stops. buckle to release the seat belt. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the USING THE FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDALS tractor without disengaging the PTO and engaging the parking brake. If The hydrostatic transmission provides constantly leaving the tractor unattended, turn the v
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DRIVING ON SLOPES USING THE HI/LO RANGE SHIFT LEVER WARNING: The tractor must be WARNING: Do not operate on inclines stopped before engaging or disengag- with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a ing the transmission Hi/Lo range shift rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every lever. Shifting while the tractor is in 10 feet). The tractor could overturn and motion will cause damage to the cause serious injury. transmission. IMPORTANT: Always shift the transmission WARNING: Always maintain a tractor int
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Move the lift lever rearward in the slot to raise Fully depress and hold the differential lock the equipment. pedal to engage the transmission differential lock. Release the pedal to disengage the Move the lift lever fully forward and to the right differential lock. See Figure 18. ahead of the float lock gate to lock the lift in the float position. ENGAGING THE PTO WARNING: The operator must be in the seat at all times when the PTO is DIFFERENTIAL LOCK PEDAL engaged. If the operator shoul
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USING THE PTO REVERSE OVERRIDE SWITCH Use of the headlights, along with a SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem, is also recommended The PTO reverse override switch, located on the when operating the tractor on or near roadways to left fender, allows the PTO to operate while the increase visibility to traffic. tractor is traveling in the reverse direction. See Figure 21. HAZARD LIGHTS Always use the flashing amber hazard lights along PTO REVERSE with the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem when OVERRIDE
